The role of technology along the supply chain in mitigating food loss

Ellison, Brenna; Minor, Travis; Thornsbury, Suzanne; Astill, Gregory

doi:10.4324/9780429264139-18

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“…, 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic has created massive disruptions in the food system, from farm to fork, affecting food security and destabilized food value chains (Ellison and Kalaitzandonakes, 2020; Amuakwa-Mensah et al. , 2021; Wunderlich, 2021).…”

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Household food wastage in Montenegro: exploring consumer food behaviour and attitude under COVID-19 pandemic circumstances

Vaško

Berjan

Bilali

et al. 2022

BFJ

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PurposeThe purpose of the research was to determine food consumer behaviour and attitudes towards food consumption and household food waste in Montenegro. Since the period of conducting the research coincided with the expansion of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Montenegro (10–14 weeks since its outbreak), the results of this research could indicate the emerging pandemic circumstances.Design/methodology/approachA total of 529 consumers were surveyed online, and 514 questionnaires met the requirements of further statistical processing. Data were processed by methods of descriptive statistics and chi-square test of association between socio-economic characteristics of respondents and their attitudes, as well as cluster analysis.FindingsThe main findings of the research are (1) consumers in Montenegro are quite responsible for the use of food because they throw away a small part, both in quantity and value; (2) Montenegrin households still practice a traditional way of life with frequent preparation and consumption of food at home and use of leftovers; (3) consumers have confusing perceptions regarding date labels of industrially processed foods; (4) during the COVID-19 pandemic, 17.3% of consumers increased and 11.8% decreased the frequency of food purchases, while 20.7% increased and 5.1% decreased food waste.Originality/valueThe work is highly original and, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is no other article that analysed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food wastage and food-related behaviours during the outbreak of the pandemic in Montenegro (May–June 2020). Therefore, the work fills a gap in research and knowledge and sets a baseline for future studies.

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Household food wastage in Montenegro: exploring consumer food behaviour and attitude under COVID-19 pandemic circumstances

Vaško

Berjan

Bilali

et al. 2022

BFJ

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“…However, the early stages of the supply chain experienced an increase in FW during the same period, with the United States alone dumping 14 million litters daily in 2020 (Barman et al, 2021). This was mainly a result of disruptions in the FSC, restricted access to markets and the accumulation of unsold perishable products at the retail level (Barman et al, 2021; Ellison and Kalaitzandonakes, 2020; Veselovská, 2020). In addition, producers growing food for the foodservice sector experienced an increase in waste due to the unexpected foreclosure of restaurants, cafeterias, etc.…”

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“…In addition, producers growing food for the foodservice sector experienced an increase in waste due to the unexpected foreclosure of restaurants, cafeterias, etc. (Ellison and Kalaitzandonakes, 2020). At the same time, the recent pandemic and war in Ukraine have driven up food prices and interrupted FSCs making the situation even worse, preventing food from reaching people in need (The World Bank, 2023; World Food Programme, 2020).…”

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The concept of food waste and food loss prevention and measuring tools

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Chatziparaskeva,

Papamichael

et al. 2024

Waste Manag Res

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Food waste (FW) has become a global concern, with an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes lost annually, costing about $1 trillion. Environmental and social consequences of FW are significant, contributing to 6% of European Unions’ greenhouse gasemissions and affecting global food security. FW occurs is a complex issue occurring at various stages of the food supply chain (FSC) and is influenced by multiple factors such as infrastructure, available knowledge and socio-economic conditions. Developed countries FW is more prevalent at the consumption stage, whereas in the developing countries losses occur in agricultural production, post-harvest and distribution stage. Accurate quantification of FW across the supply chain is crucial and monitoring key performance indicators helps identify areas for improvement. The European Union mandates FW measurement, aligning with sustainable development goals, emphasizing the need for effective waste prevention measures. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach was utilized to conduct a systematic literature review on FW key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring tools. The research identified 22 KPIs, categorized into three levels of the FSC: primary, secondary and tertiary. The most common KPIs included FW per capita, FW per portion and FW percentage. The study further discusses FW prevention measures and essential monitoring tools for addressing FW throughout the supply chain.

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“…While such efforts are critical for reducing packaging waste, it is also important to recognize the difficulty associated with avoiding packaging completely. For example, packaging can extend the shelf‐life of fresh foods and thus help prevent food waste (Ellison et al., 2019).…”

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When one cannot bypass the byproducts: Plastic packaging waste embedded in production and export

Gao

Dall’erba

Ellison

et al. 2022

J of Industrial Ecology

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While packaging is praised for reducing waste of perishable food products, packaging waste is a growing concern. Its least recyclable type, plastics waste, is increasingly polluting the marine environment and many developing countries are now refusing to take the waste from developed countries. Before responsibility can be established, one has to identify the key producers and consumers. This paper adjusts the packaging waste satellite account in EXIOBASE 3 by combining the official waste data published by the World Bank. Based on input–output methods, we find that the world's top suppliers of plastic packaging waste are the United States, China, and Brazil. Food and beverage products constitute the bulk of the problem. Yet, 21% of these countries’ plastic packaging waste is induced export. At the global level, it is 25.8%. About 76.0% of export‐induced plastic packaging waste corresponds to packaging of the exported goods that will ultimately be disposed of in the destination country; while the others correspond to the packaging used in their supply‐chain and wasted domestically. We conclude that international efforts need to assign shared responsibility and promote improvement in plastic packaging recyclability.

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The role of technology along the supply chain in mitigating food loss

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Household food wastage in Montenegro: exploring consumer food behaviour and attitude under COVID-19 pandemic circumstances

Household food wastage in Montenegro: exploring consumer food behaviour and attitude under COVID-19 pandemic circumstances

The concept of food waste and food loss prevention and measuring tools

When one cannot bypass the byproducts: Plastic packaging waste embedded in production and export

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